OPERATORS MANUAL

MACHINE GUN, 7.62 MM, MK 43 MOD O

MK 43 MOD 0

Safety information
Warnings
Keep Weapon Pointed at target - down range/limpact area.
Never stand in front of weapon or expose body or hands to breech, ejection port,
or muzzle.
Keep Safety on S until youre ready to fire.
Always check the chamber/bore after clearing the weapon.
Check barrel bore and chamber before firing.
Change hot barrels by holdlng onto carrying handle.
(Refer to pages 61 and 84 for procedures.)
Be sure barrel lock lever Is locked down before charging and flring the gun.
Before starting Inspection, be sure to clear weapon (p 26).
If cover is opened on hot cartridge (hot barrel), an open cover cook-off could occur
and result In serious injury or death. Evacuate area for 15 minutes and then do
Immediate Action (p 32).

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Never reload a runaway gun until it has been repaired.

Be sure machine gun is cleared before moving it.
When removing a stuck unfired cartridge, stay clear of the muzzle. Do not allow
cartridge to contact any hard surface. Cartridge may fire on contact. Remove a stuck
unfired cartridge using the same procedures for removing a stuck or ruptured
cartridge case.

Cautions
Do not use tip of driving spring guide assembly as a tool.
Insert reamer carefully to prevent damage.
Do not get lubricant in gas system.

The climate temperature in different regions will make a difference as to what

constitutes a hot gun. A hot, sunny day can cause a cookoff within 50 rounds, with
weapon and ammunition in sun.
Before field stripping, clear and check that the bolt is in forward position.
Bolt assembly is under spring tension. It can twist and injure your hand.
Barrels issued for a specific gun should not be changed from gun to gun. Each barrel
and bolt assembly should remain together as initially issued.
Only use authorized ammunition in machine gun.
Be sure Blank Firing Adaptor (BFA) is removed before firing live ammunition.
Do not fire blank ammunition towards personnel within 20 feet of muzzle. Fragments
of a closure wad or particles of unburned propellant might inflict injury within that range.

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Contents
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Section I. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Scope
Section II. Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Location and Description of Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

MK43 MOD 0 Machine Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section I. Description and Use of Operators Controls and Indicators1 0

MK43 MOD 0 Machine Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Trigger Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Section II. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services(PMCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Section Ill. Operation Under Usual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Assembly and Preparation for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Loading Ammunition in the MK43 MOD 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Clearing and Unloading the MK43 MOD 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Initial Adjustments, Daily Checks, and Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Field Zeroing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Operating Procedures Immediate Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Runaway Machine Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Misfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Remedial Action (Steps to take if immediate action-misfire does not work) . . . 36
Removing Stuck or Ruptured Cartridge Case (When round fires
but cartridge case does not extract) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Section IV. Operation Under Unusual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
In Extremely Cold Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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In Hot, Wet Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

In Hot, and Sandy Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
After Exposure to Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

CHAPTER 3
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Section I. Lubrication Guide and Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Recommended Lubrication Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Section II. Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Section Ill. Field-Stripping Machine Gun Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Shoulder Buttstock and Buffer Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Bolt Assembly and Operating Rod Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Cover and Cartridge Feed Tray Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Barrel and Handle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Trigger Mechanism Grip Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Forearm Grip, Sling Swivel and Bipod Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Section IV. Cleaning and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Bolt Assembly and Operating Rod Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Cover Assembly and Cartridge Feed Tray Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Barrel and Handle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Trigger Mechanism Grip Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Section V. Reassembling Machine Gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Forearm Grip, Sling Swivel and Bipod Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Trigger Mechanism Grip Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Barrel and Handle Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Cover and Cartridge Feed Tray Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Bolt Assembly and Operating Rod Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Shoulder Buttstock and Buffer Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Assembly of Buttstock to Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Section VI. Maintenance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Section VII. Machine Gun Check Out Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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CHAPTER 4
AMMUNITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Chapter 1introduction

APPENDIX A
REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
APPENDIX B
COMPONENTS OF END lTEM AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LISTS . . . . . . . . . .100
Section I. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Section II. Components of End Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Section III. Basic Issue Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
APPENDIX C
ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZED LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Section I. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Section I. general information

Scope

Type of Manual: Operators Manual.

Model Number and Equipment Name: MK43 MOD 0 7.62-mm Machine Gun.

Purpose of Equipment: The MK43 MOD 0 7.62-mm Machine Gun is a light weight
general purpose weapon for assault use. The weapon is intended for hand held or
blpod supported firing. The weapon is also capable of being fired from standard
mounts.

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EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERlALS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Section I. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Section II. Expendable/Durable Supplies and Materials List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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Section II. Equipment description

Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities and Features.
The MK43 MOD 0 is air-cooled and has fixed headspace allowing quick barrel
changes for cooling and maintenance when required. Two barrel assemblies are
issued with each gun. Barrels issued for a specific gun should not be changed
from gun to gun. Each barrel and bolt assembly should remain together as initially
received. The machine gun is gas operated and fires from the open bolt position.

barrel
assembly

cover assembly

Location and Description of Major Components.

MK43 MOD 0 Machine Gun

Cover Assembly. Positions and holds cartridge in place for stripping, feeding link belt
and chambering rounds.
Cocking Handle Assembly. Provides a means to manually move the bolt assembly to
the rear.

cocking handle
assembly

Trigger Mechanism and Grip Assembly. Controls the firing of the machine gun.
Barrel/Assembly. The barrel assembly houses cartridges for firing.

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grip assembly

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Carrying Handle Assembly. Provides a means to carry the machine gun and change
barrels with one hand. The carrying handle assembly folds left when the rear sight is
used and the machine gun is fired.

carrying handle
assembly

Receiver Assembly. Supports all major components. Houses internal parts and,
through a series of cam ways, controls operation of weapon.
Shoulder Buttstock. Provides a suitable surface to stabilize the weapon against the
shoulder while firing the machine gun from any position except from the hip.

shoulder
buttstock

Bipod Assembly. Provides a semi-stable platform when the machine gun is fired from
the prone position.

bipod assembly

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receiver assembly

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Cartridge Feed Tray Assembly. Guides cartridges for positioning and feeding.

Bandoleer Bracket Assembly. This assembly supports the ammunition bandoleer.

rear sight
assembly

Rear Sight Assembly. Provides a means to aim the machine gun at the target with
accuracy. The sigh adjusts horizontally as well as vertically.

cartridge feed
tray assembly

Forearm Grip Assembly. Provides a hand hold when firing from the hip or from the
standing or kneeling position.
Front Mounting Pin. Provides a means to attach gun to a pintle assembly.

forearm grip
assembly

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front mounting
Bandoleer
pin
bracket assembly

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Equipment Data.
MK43 MOD 0 Machine Gun
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.8 lb. (9.4 kg)
Length:
Short Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.7 in. overall (958 mm overall)
Long Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.2 in. overall (1071 mm overall)
Maximum Effective Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1100 meters
Maximum Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3725 meters
Tracer Burn Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 meters or more
Rates of fire:
Sustained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 rd per min (4 to 6 seconds between bursts)
Recommend barrel change every 6 min
Rapid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 rd per min (2 to 3 seconds between bursts)
Recommend barrel change every 2 min
Cyclic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500-650 rounds per minute
Recommend barrel change every min
Muzzle velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2800 fps (853 m/sec)
Capacity of bandoleer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 rds
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Rifling:
Number of lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Right hand twist..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One turn in 12 in. (304.8mm)
Trigger pull:
Maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.5 lb (5.2 kg)
Minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 lb (2.7 kg)

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barrel lock lever

SecTION I. DESCRIPTION & USE OF OPERATORS CONTROLS & INDICATORS

MK 43 MOD 0 Machine Gun

Cocking Handle. Pull back to move bolt rearward.
Cover Latch Lever. Holds cover closed. Pull back on lower end of latch to open.

Barrel Lock Lever. Locks barrel in place. To unlock barrel, push in on barrel lock lever
from left side of weapon and raise lever.

COVER LATCH
LEVER

Bipod Leg Lock. Depress to extend or retract bipod foot.

cocking
handle

Trigger. Pull rearward to fire weapon. Release to stop firing.

Safety Move safety up to F (fire) and down to S (safe).

bidpod leg lock

trigger

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Rear Sight
Range Scale - use to judge target distance.
Scale Retaining/Adjusting Screw - locks range scale in place.
Elevating Knob - use for minor (fine) adjustments in range.
Windage Scale - indicates left or right windage.
Windage Knob -adjusts windage scale left or right.
Rear Sight Aperture - lines up with front sight for long range targets.

REAR
SIGHT

RANGE
SCALE
REAR SIGHT
APERTURE

ELEVATING
KNOB

SCALE RETAINING/
ADJUSTING SCREW

WINDAGE
KNOB

WINDAGE
SCALE

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Front Sight Adjustment

combination
key

raise
sight

elevation
adjustment

combination
key

windage adjustment

round

trigger guard

mitten

elevation (vertical)
adjustment

Open Trigger Guard

windage (horizontal)
adjustment

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1. Depress spring detent with a round or any other pointed object.

2. Pull trigger guard down.
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Operator/Crew PMCS
B - Before D - During A - After

Section II. preventative maintenance checks and services (pmcs)

General
Always keep in mind the Cautions and Warnings when performing your before (B) or
during (D) PMCS. After you operate, perform your after (A) PMCS.
Perform before (B) PMCS if: (1) you are the assigned opperator and the machine gun
has been stored and not used for a period of 90 days or (2) you have been issued the
machine gun for the first time.

Item Interval
No. B D A

Item to be inspected and procedure

WARNING: Before starting inspection, be sure to clear
weapon (p 26)

MK43 MOD 0 Machine Gun Tools and Equipment.

Visually check for missing or damaged tools and equipment.

Barrel Assembly. Open cover, pull bolt to rear, push cocking

handle forward and lock. Close cover, place on safe (S). Tilt weapon
end to end to make sure gas piston slides freely (a clicking sound
will be heard as the piston slides in the cylinder). Run a dry swab
through the bore to remove excess lubricant or obstructions.
Equipment is NOT ready/available if: Gas piston will not slide.
Obstruction in barrel.

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Operator/Crew PMCS
B - Before D - During A - After
Item Interval
No. B D A
3

Item to be inspected and procedure

Trigger Mechanism Grip Assembly.
1. Make sure that flat spring is in place (p 62).
2. Check that Safety is in F position.
3. Pull bolt to the rear.
4. Move safety to S
5. Push charging handle foward and lock.
6. Pull the trigger.

Equipment is NOT ready/available if: Weapon functions with

safety at S.

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Cover Assembly. Lightly lubricate all moving parts before using.

Operator/Crew PMCS
B - Before D - During A - After
Item Interval
No. B D A
5

Item to be inspected and procedure

Gun Receiver Assembly. Check for free movement of cocking
handle. Check barrel lock lever. Make sure it locks barrel in place.
Equipment is NOT ready/available if: Cocking handle binds or
barrel is loose.

MK43 MOD 0 Machine Gun. Erratic or sluggish firing may indicate

carbon build-up. Switch barrels (p 61). If firing is still erratic or
sluggish, field-strip the weapon and perform the necessary
maintenance (p 53) to complete the fire mission.

Equipment is NOT ready/available if: Weapon ceases to operate.

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Operator/Crew PMCS
B - Before D - During A - After
Item Interval
No. B D A

Section III. Operation Under unusual conditions

Item to be inspected and procedure

Assembly and Preparation for Use

Loading Ammunition in the MK43 MOD0

MK43 MOD 0 Machine Gun. Field-strip (p 53) clean, inspect and

lubricate entire weapon (p 44).

MK43 MOD 0 Machine Gun (Inspection). Inspect operating rod

assembly and barrel assembly for burrs, cracks and chips. Make
sure the gas piston slides back and forth freely. Inspect components
of trigger assembly for wear. Check safety in S position, sear
should move slightly and in F position, sear should move freely.
Inspect breech bolt assembly for defects - e.g., cracks or chips.
Reassemble weapon and check for proper functioning.
Equipment is NOT ready/available if: Weapon fails to function
properly or has damaged or missing parts.
1. Point weapon down range.
2. Move safety to F.

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3. Pull cocking handle rearward to the charged position, then push it forward until it
locks.
4. Move safety to S.

5. Turn latch lever and open cover.

6. Raise cartridge feed tray and check
chamber for ammunition.

latch
lever

cover

cartridge
feed tray

cocking
handle

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chamber

receiver

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7. Lower cartridge feed tray. Place bandoleer on bandoleer bracket.

8. Place ammunition on feed tray with open side of links down and with first round
in the feed groove. (Make sure cartridge retainer pawl holds ammunition link on
feed tray).

10. Move safety to F.

11. The gun is ready to fire.

9. Close cover.

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4. Move safety to S.

Clearing and Unloading the MK43 MOD 0:

WARNING: If cover is opened on hot cartridge (hot barrel), an open cover

cook-off could occur and result in serious injury or death. Evacuate area for 15
minutes and then do Immediate Action, (p 30).

1. Point weapon down range.

2. Move safety to F
3. Pull cocking handle rearward to the charged position then push it
forward until it locks.

5. Turn latch lever and open cover.

safety

cocking
handle

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6. Remove ammunition and link belt and raise feed tray.

7. Inspect chamber. If empty, go to step 8. If a round is
chambered, see page 38 for stuck or ruptured
cartridge case and page 47 for trouble-shooting.

latch lever

cover

feed tray

trigger

chamber

receiver

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8. Lower feed tray.

9. Close cover. Cover latch should catch and hold cover closed.
10. Move safety to F. Pull cocking handle rearward and hold it. Pull trigger and allow
cocking ahndle to move forward slowly.
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Initial Adjustments, Daily Checks, and Self-Test

Field Zeroing
1. Choose a target between 300 and 700 meters.
2. Set range scale on rear sight to 500 meters.
3. Zero windage scale with index line.
4. Aim at six oclock on bottom of target.
5. Fire burst of 6 to 9 rounds and observe impact of burst.
6. Correct for left or right wind by adjusting windage knob. Then correct range by
adjusting elevating knob. Adjust until a burst of 6-9 rounds is on target.
7. Loosen scale retaining/adjusting screw and adjust range scale so 500 meter mark
is on top of slide.
Note
One mil is equal to one meter at 1000 meters.

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RANGE
SCALE
REAR SIGHT
APERTURE

ELEVATING
KNOB

SCALE RETAINING/
ADJUSTING SCREW

WINDAGE
KNOB

WINDAGE
SCALE

index
line

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Operating Procedures Immediate Action

Runaway Machine Gun

3. Pull cocking handle all the way back and hold it. Place safety to S and remove
link belt.
4. Clear machine gun (pg 26).
5. Notify organizational maintenance for repairs.
WARNING: Never reload runaway gun until it has been repaired. Be sure machine
gun is cleared before moving it.

link belt

WARNING: Always keep machine gun pointed down range.

1. If runaway occurs (machine gun wont stop firing), take the following actions to
correct it quickly.
2. Break link belt (grasp belt and twist firmly) or let machine gun fire if near end of
link belt.
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move safety to s
cocking handle

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Misfire
If weapon stops firing before you complete your mission, take immediate action within
10 seconds.
1. Pull cocking handle rearward.
2. Check ejection port.
3. If a round or cartridge case is ejected, push cocking handle forward and fire again.

WARNING: If cover is opened on a hot cartridge (hot barrel), and open cover
cook-off could occur and result in serious injury or death. Close cover and
evacuate area for 15 minutes.
4. If nothing is ejected and the barrel is hot enough to cause a cookoff (200 rounds
fired within 2 minutes), wait at least 15 minutes (make sure bolt is locked rearward).
Repeat steps for Immediate Action.
5. If Immediate Action fails to remove cartridge case, take Remedial Action (pg 36).

cocking handle

Fire
again

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Remedial Action (Steps to Take if Immediate Action Misfire Fails)

WARNING: If cover is opened on a hot cartridge (hot barrel), and open cover
cook-off could occur and result in serious injury or death. Close cover and
evacuate area for 15 minutes.

danger

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1. Keep weapon on target (down range/impact area). Clear weapon when barrel is
cool (after 15 minutes wait) using the following steps.
2. Pull cocking handle rearward, to the charged position.
3. If a round is not ejected, move safety to S.
4. Open cover, remove ammunition link belt and raise feed tray.
5. Inspect receiver, chamber, extractor, and ammunition.
6. If a round is in chamber, lower feed tray and close cover.
7. Push cocking handle forward.
8. Move safety to F.
9. Attempt to fire.
10. If a round is fired and ejected, reload and continue to fire.
11. If a weapon does not fire or eject, clear and unload weapon, and notify
organizational maintenance for repair.

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Removing Stuck or Ruptured Cartridge Case

(When Round Fires but Cartridge Case Does Not Extract)
WARNING: When removing a stuck unfired cartridge, stay clear of the muzzle.
Do not allow cartridge to contact any hard surface. Cartridge may fire on contact.
Remove a stuck unfired cartridge using the same procedures for removing a
stuck or ruptured cartridge case.
1. Pull cocking handle rearward to the charged position, and move safety to S.
2. Remove barrel. See page 53, Field Stripping.
3. Stuck cartridge case/unfired cartridge-Insert cleaning rod in muzzle and tap out
case/cartridge.

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b. Lightly tap out ruptured cartridge with cleaning rod.

c. Remove extractor from cartridge case.
d. Unscrew extractor tool and remove cartridge case. Reassemble tool.

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5. Install barrel. See Reassembly on page 84.

6. Close cover.
7. Hold cocking handle rearward.
8. Move safety to F.
9. Pull trigger and ease cocking handle forward.
10. Once weapon is cleared, do not move safety to S when bolt is forward.
Leave safety at F.

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section IV. Operation under unusual conditions

WARNING: The climate temperature in different regions will make a difference
as to what constitutes a hot gun. A hot, sunny day can cause a cookoff within 60
rounds, if the weapon and ammunition are left in the direct sun.

In Extremely Cold Climate:

Lubricate according to Lube Guide (pg 44). Keep weapon free of moisture.
In Hot, Wet Climate:
Lubricate and inspect more frequently. Use a light coating of lubricant and keep
weapon dry.
In Hot, and Sandy Areas:
Inspect daily and clean frequently. Wipe lubricant from exposed surfaces and keep
sand out of parts. Cover weapon as much as possible.
After Exposure to Water:
First make sure weapon is dry before lubricating. Then disassemble,
clean, lubricate, and reassemble as soon as possible.

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chapter 3Maintenance Instructions

section I. Lubrication Guide and Instruction

1. Under all but the coldest arctic conditions, LSA or CLP can be used on your
machine gun. Remember to remove excessive oil from the bore before firing.
2. Lightly Lube-A film of oil barely visible to the eye.
3. Generously Lube-Heavy enough so that It can be spread with the finger.
4. External Surfaces. Put lubricant (item 1, 2 or 3, a p D) on a clean swab (item 5, app
D) and generously lubricate alI shaded areas. Lightly lubricate all other areas
except rubber-coated parts.
rollers

0 F
-35 F

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LSA Lubricating Oil

CLP Lubricating Oil, Semifluid Weapons
Between 0F And -35F Either CLP Or Law
LAW Lubricating Oil, Weapons

pawl
feed tray

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Recommended Lubrication Areas

section II. Troubleshooting procedures

front cartridge guide

Introduction

roller

The table lists the common malfunctions which you may find during the operation
or maintenance of the machine gun or its components. You should perform the test/
inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.

feed cam

rear cartridge
guide
roller

rails
locking
lug

camming recess

This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur nor all tests or inspections and
corrective actions. If a malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by listed corrective
actions, notify your supervisor.
WARNING: Keep weapon pointed at target impact area. Never stand in front of
weapon or expose body or hands to breech, ejection port, or muzzle.

receiver
rails
camming locking surfaces

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Malfunction

Test or Inspection

Corrective Action

Malfunction

Cook Off*

Hot Barrel- If you have fired 200

or more rounds within 2 minutes
(rapid rate of fire), barrel will be
hot enough to cause cook off.

Cool weapon for 15

minutes

Failure to Extract

Check ammunition.

Replace faulty
ammunition.

Failure to Fire

Check for broken or damaged

firing pin.
Check for weak or broken firing
pin spring, guide assembly, or
compression spring.

Notify
organizational
mainentance.

*COOKOFF - A misfire of a chambered round caused by the weapon overheating.

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Test or Inspection

Corrective Action

Broken extractor or spring.

Notify organizational
maintenance.

Short recoil.

Clean gas port,

piston, gas cylinder,
operating rod, and
chamber (73-76, 79).

Dirty ammunition or chamber.

Clean chamber
and/or use new
ammunition.

Sluggish Operation

Friction from dirt, carbon, burrs, or

lack of lubrication.

Clean/lubricate or
notify organizational
mainentance.

Wadding and
Unburned Powder

Manually charge weapon (if firing

blanks).

Clean/lubricate or
notify organizational
mainentance.
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Malfunction

Test or Inspection

Corrective Action

Malfunction

Failure to
Chamber

Ruptured cartridge case.

Remove (pg 38).

Failure to Eject

Carbon build-up in gas cylinder.

Remove carbon.

Carbon build-up in receiver

assembly.

Remove carbon.

Damaged round.
Dirty chamber.

Test or Inspection
Frozen or damaged ejector
spring.

Notify organizational
maintenance.

Short recoil.

Clean gas port,

piston, gas cylinder,
chamber, and
operating rod tube
(pg 73-76 & 79).

Operating rod sear notch or sear

worn.

Notify organizational
maintenance.

Sear plunger or spring broken or

missing.

Notify organizational
maintenance.

* Remove round and

recharge weapon.
Clean or replace
barrel.

Failure to Cock or
Runaway Gun

Corrective Action

* Dispose of damaged round according to range SOP.

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Malfunction

Test or Inspection

Corrective Action

Failure to Feed

Insufficient gas pressure (short

recoil).

Clean gas system,

barrel, chamber and
socket (p 73-76).

Improper lubrication.

Lubricate as
neccessary (44-46).

Defective ammunition or links.

Use new ammunition

belt.

Ammunition belt installed wrong.

Install with open side

of link down (p 24).

Damaged or weak operating

parts.

Notify organizational
maintenance.

Obstruction in receiver assembly.

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Shoulder Buttstock and Buffer Assembly
WARNING: Before field stripping, clear and
verify that the bolt is in the forward position.
yoke

1. Clear the weapon.

2. Close cover.
3. Hold cocking handle rearward.
4. Move safety to F.
5. Pull trigger and ease cocking
handle forward slowly. The
breech bolt should now be in
the forward position.
6. Open cover.
7. Push the buttstock forward in
the direction shown and remove the yoke.
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WARNING: Drive spring and drive spring guide are under spring tension. These
parts may eject when the buttstock is being removed from the receiver. Avoid
exposing your body to ejection parts.
8. Slide the buttstock off the end of the receiver.
9. Remove the drive spring and drive spring guide from the receiver.
buffer assembly

receiver

10. Remove the buffer assembly from the buttstock as shown.

buffer
assembly

drive spring

drive spring
guide
buttstock

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3. Remove bolt assembly and operating rod assembly as a unit.

Bolt Assembly and Operating Rod Assembly

WARNING: Bolt assembly is under spring tension. It can twist and injure
your hand.

1. Move safety to F.
2. Pull trigger and hold it while pulling cocking handle rearward.
safety

bolt assembly

cocking
handle

trigger

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operating rod

receiver

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4. Push operating rod assembly toward rear of slot in bolt assembly.

5. Separate operating rod assembly from bolt assembly.

Cover and Cartridge Feed Tray Assembly

CAUTION: Do not use tip of driving spring guide assembly as a tool.

operating rod assembly

1. Use a round (cleaning rod) or similar item to unlatch hook of hinge pin latch.
Remove hinge pin latch and cover hinge pin.

hinge pin
latch

bolt assembly

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cover hinge
pin

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2. Remove cover assembly, torsion spring and cartridge feed tray assembly.

Barrel and Handle Assembly

1. Push in spring detent and raise barrel lock lever.
2. Slide out barrel and handle assembly to remove.

cover assembly

torsion
spring

barrel lock
lever

barrel and handle

assembly

spring
detent

cartridge feed
tray assembly

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Trigger Mechanism Grip Assembly

1. Use cleaning rod or similar item to push the latch in the head of the front pin to
disengage it.

2. Grasp the flat spring on the right side of the grip assembly and pull the latch from
the front pin.
3. Slide the slotted end of the spring from the grooved pin.

CAUTION: Do not use tip of driving spring guide assembly as a tool.

grooved pin

grip
assembly

latch
assembly
flat
spring

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4. Push out front pin.

5. Slide trigger mechanism grip assembly forward and pull out.

Forearm Grip, Sling Swivel, and Bipod Assembly

1. Insert the end of the punch in the grip access
hole and push down on the spring detent.
2. Slide the forearm grip, sling swivel and bipod
assembly forward.
CAUTION: Do not use tip of driving spring
guide assembly as a tool.

forearm
grip ring

guide
tube

front
pin

trigger mechanism
grip assembly

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Spring
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3. Remove forearm grip assembly, sling swivel

and bipod assembly from the guide tube.
4. Separate sling swivel and bipod assembly
from the forward grip ring of the forearm grip
assembly.

Seccin
Limpieza
e inspeccin
section
IV.IV.
Cleaning
and
Inspection
Bolt Assembly and Operating Rod Assembly
Inspect and Clean Bolt Assembly
I. Inspect bolt assembly for burrs and cracks.
2. Make sure roller operates freely and is not cracked.
NOTE: Rotate cam actuator assembly so holes line up with headless straight pin.
Use reamer of combination wrench to remove or replace headless straight pin.
3. Remove headless straight pin and unscrew bolt plug assembly. Remove cam
actuator assembly from breech bolt. Separate spring, guide, and firing pin.
4. Make sure spring is not kinked.
5. Inspect threads on bolt plug assembly and in breech bolt for damage.
6. Clean powder fouling, corrosion, and dirt from all parts.

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cam
actuator

roller

spring

guide

firing pin

yoke
roller
pins

bold plug
assembly

headless
straight pin

operating rod

sear notch

drive spring guide

operating rod drive

spring

bolt assembly
fluted carbon remover

7. Drop firing pin into breech bolt. Assemble and drop spring and guide into breech bolt.
8. Assemble cam actuator assembly on breech bolt with roller to front. Screw in bolt
plug assembly and align three holes. Insert headless straight pin. Make sure cam
actuator assembly rotates freely when headless straight pin is fully seated.

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NOTE: Use fluted carbon remover to clean inside of receiver (p 81).

Inspect and Clean Operating Rod Assembly
1. Inspect operating rod, yoke, sear notch, pins, and drive spring guide for burrs,
cracks and chips.
2. Inspect operating rod drive spring for tension, kinks, breaks and wear.
3. Make sure roller operates freely.
4. Clean power fouling, corrosion, and dirt from all parts.
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Cover Assembly and Cartridge Feed Tray Assembly

Inspect and Clean Cover Assembly
1. Inspect cover assembly for bent, burred, cracked, loose, or missing parts.
2. Check spring action of front and rear guides, feed pawls (beneath the cartridge
guides), and feed cam assembly.
3. Make sure feed cam assembly is secure and operates freely.
4. Clean powder fouling corrosion, and dirt from all areas.
rear cartridge
front cartridge
guide
guide

feed cam

Inspect and Clean Cartridge Feed Tray Assembly

1. Inspect for burred, cracked, missing, or loose parts.
2. Check that feed tray fits on receiver and that feed pawl works properly and rollers
turn freely.
3. Clean corrosion and dirt from all areas.
4. Remove lubricant from top surfaces of feed tray if gun is to be fired.

cartridge feed
tray assembly

feed pawl

cover assembly

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Barrel and Handle Assembly

WARNING: Barrels issued for a specific gun should not be changed from gun to
gun. Each barrel and bolt assembly should remain together as Initially issued.

Inspect Barrel
1. Check for burrs, cracks and wear especially in the barrel socket area.
2. Make sure sight and flash suppressor are tight.
3. Make sure handle is secure but turns freely.

4. To clean barrel, keep barrel and handle assembly upside down to keep gas
system dry.
5. Run a clean rod with swab (item 5, app D) saturated with lubricant through bore.
Leave bore wet.

sight
handle
cleaning
rod

socket

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gas cylinder
extension assembly

flash
suppressor

gas cylinder

swab

barrel

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Inspect and Clean Gas System

NOTE: Gas piston clicks when barrel is tilted. Take gas system (gas cylinder)
apart only when you dont hear a click.
1. Use combination wrench and clean swab item 5, app D) to clean powder fouling,
corrosion, and dirt from alI parts.

2. Disassemble gas cylinder extension assembly with combination wrench. If gas

cylinder extension assembly is difficult to move, add a drop of lubricant where the
two protrusions contact the serrated lock nut and try again.
3. Clean extension vent hole with safety wire.

gas piston

gas cylinder
extension assembly

combination
wrench

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CAUTION: Insert reamer carefully to prevent damage.

Trigger Mechanism Grip Assembly

4. Clean gas port, gas piston holes, and gas cylinder vent hole with reamer portion
of wrench.
5. Bottom the reamer in the gas port to make sure you have removed all carbon.
Run small arms cleaning brush (bore) through bore to remove carbon deposits.

Inspect and Clean Trigger Mechanism Grip Assembly

CAUTION: Do not get lubricant in gas system.

6. Reassemble gas system (gas cylinder).
7. Tighten gas cylinder extension assembly with wrench. Do not over-tighten. Then
loosen the gas cylinder extension assembly 2 or 3 clicks.

sear
sear
plunger
trigger

spring
sear pin

combination
wrench
reamer

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1. Hold down on sear and remove sear pin.

2. Remove sear, sear plunger and spring.
3. Remove trigger pin and trigger.
4. Clean powder fouling, corrosion,
and dirt from all areas.

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5. Inspect sear for chips, cracks, and signs of wear.

6. Inspect sear plunger and spring for signs of wear.
7. Position trigger in grip. Align holes and insert trigger pin through the right side of
grip and secure trigger.
8. Insert spring and sear plunger into hole. Position sear and apply slight pressure to
align holes. Insert sear pin through left side of grip and secure sear.
9. Check safety:
F-Sear moves freely.
S-Sear moves slightly.

Receiver
Inspect and Clean Receiver
1. Clean powder fouling, corrosion, and dirt from all areas.
2. When weapon is disassembled, use fluted end of operating rod assembly to
remove carbon from (operating rod) guide tube.
3. Check receiver rails for burrs and wear.
4. Check that cocking handle moves freely.

guide
tube

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fluted carbon
remover

operating rod

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IV. Limpieza e machine
inspeccin
section
V. reassembling
gun

forearm
grip ring

Forearm Grip, Sling Swivel and Bipod Assembly

1. Position forearm grip under the
guide tube of assembly. Push
assembly upwards over the
guide tube and slide the assembly
rearward until the forearm tabs
engage the receiver grooves.

guide
tube

guide
tube

2. Position sling swivel and

bipod assembly in line with
forward grip ring.
3. Slide forearm grip assembly,
sling swivel and bipod assembly
onto guide tube end.

receiver
assembly

forearm grip
assembly

bipod assembly

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4. Depress spring detent with punch or

suitable tool.
5. Slide forearm grip ring onto guide tube
until spring detent aligns/engages
with hole in guide tube. Verify that all
components are secured.

Spring
detent

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Trigger Mechanism Grip Assembly

1. Position trigger mechanism grip assembly in bottom slot of receiver.
2. Align holes and install front pin. Position the flat on the head of the pin parallel with
the gun receiver so it fully enters the hole.

grooved pin

grip
assembly

latch
assembly
flat
spring

flat head
front pin

trigger mechanism
grip assembly

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3. Hold latch assembly with latch pointed towards the front of the grip assembly. Slide
slotted end of flat spring onto grooved pin in the grip assembly.
4. Align latch pin with the hollow front pin and push it into the pin until the hook snaps
into position.
5. Verify that the latch is secured.
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Barrel and Handle Assembly

Cover and Cartridge Feed Tray Assembly

1. Make sure barrel lock lever is up (unlocked).

2. Install barrel and handle assembly.
3. Push barrel lock down (locked).

1. Position cartridge feed tray

assembly on receiver assembly.
2. Install torsion spring in cover.
Make sure that ends of torsion
spring are inserted in holes of
cover and receiver.

barrel lock
lever

barrel and handle

assembly

cover

torsion
spring

cartridge feed tray

receiver assembly

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Bolt Assembly and Operating Rod Assembly

hinge pin
latch

operating rod assembly

cover
hinge pin

3. Apply slight pressure to line up

torsion .spring and insert cover
hinge pin. Install hinge pin latch
through hinge pin until it locks.
Keep cover assembly open until
machine gun is reassembled.
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bolt assembly

1. Place tower of operating assembly against spool of firing pin in slot of bolt assembly
and push spool forward.
2. Seat tower between spools of firing pin. Let tower slide back in bolt assembly.
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3. Start operating rod assembly with bolt assembly into weapon. Turn bolt assembly
so that stripping lugs line up with upper rails. Push in until stripping lugs engage rails.
roller

breech
bolt
operating rod
assembly

stripping lugs

receptor

rails

receiver

4. Turn roller straight up and push bolt

assembly and operating rod assembly
as a unit into weapon.
5. Move safety to F. Pull back on trigger and hold.
Push breech bolt into receiver until it locks in place.

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Shoulder Buttstock and Buffer Assembly

Assembly of Buttstock to Receiver

1. Install the buffer assembly into the buttstock as shown.

1. Install the drive spring and the drive spring guide into the receiver.
2. Align the drive spring guide with the buffer assembly.
3. Slide the buttstock onto the end of the receiver.

shoulder
buttstock
buffer
assembly

buffer
assembly

drive
spring

receiver

drive spring
guide
shoulder
buttstock

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4. Push the buttstock forward as shown and install the yoke.

5. Close cover.
6. Manually cycle weapon system to ensure proper function.

retaining
yoke

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section VI. Maintenance Checklist

Check the cleanliness and overall condition of the following:
1. Barrel assemblies. Chamber, bore and flash suppressor, gas cylinder, gas port, and
gas piston.
2. Receiver assembly. Operating rod guide, rails, and rear bridge rivets.
3. Bolt assembly.
4. Front and rear sights.
5. Shoulder buttstock.
6. Bipod assembly.
7. Trigger mechanism grip assembly.
8. Cocking handle assembly.
9. Cover assembly and cartridge feed tray assembly.
10. Blank firing attachment (BFA). Clean after firing 500 rounds or after each days
firing, whichever comes first. Remember BFA causes carbon fouling.

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section VII. machine gun check out procedure

Bolt Assembly Rearward? Good. Safety in S? Good.
1. Point weapon down range.
2. Load machine gun with dummy ammunition (p 24).
3. Squeeze trigger. Nothing should happen.
4. Move safe to F.
5. Squeeze trigger. Bolt assembly should move forward, strip and chamber a dummy
round, and lock.
6. Pull cocking handle back. Dummy round should eject, and bolt assembly should
lock to rear.

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WARNING: After unloading dummyround, be sure the barrel is cleared.

7. Move safety to S.
8. Unload dummy ammunition and clear weapon (p 26).
9. Verify that the projectile stayed with the dummy cartridge case.
10. Close cover and latch.
11. Move safety to F. Pull cocking handle, squeeze trigger and ease bolt assembly
forward.

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chapter 4 ammunition
WARNING: This is the only ammunition authorized for use in your machine gun.
If it is not shown, it is not authorized.
4-1 combat
mix

black

red or
orange

Care, Handling, and Preservation.

a. Do not open ammunition containers until the ammunition is to be used. Ammunition
removed from the airtight containers, particularly in damp climates, is likely to corrode.
b. Protect ammunition from mud, dirt and water. If the ammunition gets wet or dirty,
wipe it off prior to use. Wipe off light corrosion as soon as it is discovered. Heavily
corroded cartridges or cartridges which have dented cases or loose projectiles should
not be fired.
c. Do not expose ammunition to the direct rays of the sun. If the powder is hot,
excessive pressure may be developed when the gun is fired.
d. Do not oil or grease ammunition. Dust and other abrasives collecting on oiled or
greased ammunition will damage the operating parts of the gun.
Ammunition Which Fails To Fire.
Dispose of any ammunition, which fails to fire, according to authorized procedures.

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tracer

dummy

blank

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appendix a
references
Scope.
This appendix lists some manuals referenced in this manual, and some other sources
of information about M60 machine guns and ancillary equipment.
Field Manuals.
Machine gun 7.62-MM, M60 -- FM 23-67

Forms
DA Form 2028 -Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms SF 368 Quality Deficiency Report
Technical Manuals.
TM 02705E-IO/l- Operators Manual for Machine Gun, 7.62 MM, M60E3 and Mount,
Tripod, Machine Gun, 7.62MM, M122.
TM 3-220 - Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Decontamination
TM 11-5855-213-10 -Operators Manual for Night Vision Sight, Individual Served
Weapon, AN/PVS4

Firing Table.
FT 7.62-A-2
Machine Gun, 7.62-mm; M60 on Mount, Machine Gun: 7.62-mm, Ml22 and Machine
Gun, 7.62-mm: M73 on Tank, Combat, Full-Tracked: 105-mm Gun, M60 Series and
Rifle, 7.62mm: M14; Firing Cartridge, 7.62mm, Ball, NATO, M59; Cartridge, 7.62mm,
Ball, NATO, M80; Cartridge, 7.62mm: AP, NATO, M61 and Cartridge, 7.62mm: Tracer,
NATO, M62.

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section I. Introduction

Although shipped separately packaged, BII must be with the MK43 Mod0 machine
gun during operation and whenever it is transferred between property accounts. The
illustrations will assist you with hard-to-identify items. This manual is your authority to
request/requisition replacement BII, based on approved allowance for the end item.

Scope.
This appendix lists components of end item and basic issue items for the MK43 MOD
0 machine gun to help you inventory items required for safe and efficient operation.

Explanation of Columns
The following provides an explanation of columns found in the tabular listings:
a. Column (I) - Illustration Number. This column indicates the number of the illustration
in which the item is shown.

appendix b

General.
The Components of End Item and Basic Issue Items Lists are divided into the
following sections:
a. Section II. Components of End Item. This listing is for informational purposes only
and is not authority to requisition replacements. These items are part of the end
item but are removed and separately packaged for transportation or shipment. As
part of the end item, these items must be with the end item whenever it is issued
or transferred between property accounts. Illustrations are furnished to assist you
identifying the items.
b. Section III. Basic Issue Items. These are the minimum essential items required
to place the MK43MOD0 machine gun in operation, to operate it, and to perform
emergency repairs.

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b. Column (2) - National Stock Number. Indicates the National stock number assigned
to the item and will be used for requisitioning purposes.
c. Column (3) - Description. Indicates the Federal item name and, if required, a
minimum description to identify and locate the item. The last line for each item
indicates the Contractor and Government Entity Code (CAGEC) (in parentheses)
followed by the part number.
d. Column (4) - Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the measure used in performing
the actual operational/maintenance function. This measure is expressed by a twocharacter alphabetical abbreviation (e.e., ea., in., pr.).
e. Column (5) - Quantity required. Indicates the quantity of the item authorized to be
used with/on the equipment.

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(1)
Illustration
Number

(2)
National
Stock Number

(3)
Description
CAGEC & Part Number

(4)
U/M

(5)
Quantity
Required

1005-00-312-7177

Sling, Small Arm

(19204) 12002983

EA

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3

(1)
Illustration
Number

(2)
National
Stock Number

(3)
Description
CAGEC & Part Number

(4)
U/M

(5)
Quantity
Required

1005-01-184-6362

Barrel and carrying

handle assembly (26978)
MD3521

EA

1005-01-791-5420

Carrying case for barrel

assembly and equipment
(19205) 7791009

EA

4933-00-652-9950

Extractor for ruptured

cartridge case (19205)
7790352

EA

5120-00-461-1075

Wrench, screwdriver, and

reamer (combination)
(19204) 8448458

EA

0640-LP-544-4800

TM, Operators Manual

SW-370-AJ-OPII-010/
M43 MOD 0

EA

5
USORD.COM
DEFENSE SYSTEMS

OPERATORS MANUAL

ISO 9001:2000

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(1)
Illustration
Number

(2)
National
Stock Number

(3)
Description
CAGEC & Part Number

(4)
U/M

(5)
Quantity
Required

5340-01-285-2683

Handle assembly:
Cleaning rod (19204)
7266115

EA

1005-00-726-6109

Rod sections, cleaning,

small arms (19204)
7266109

EA

1005-00-726-6110

Swab holder section,

small arms cleaning rod
(19204) 7266110

EA

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appendix c additional authorized list

section I. Introduction
Scope.
The appendix lists additional items you are authorized for the support of the MK43
MOD0 Machine Gun.
General.
This list identifies items that do not have to accompany the MK43 MOD 0 Machine
Gun and that do not have to be turned in with it.
Explanation of Listing.
National stock numbers, descriptions, and quantities are provided to help you identify
and request the additional items you require to support this equipment.

section II. additional authorized list

(1)
National
Stock Number

(2)
Description
FSCM & Part Number

(3)
U/M

(4)
Quantity
Required

1005-00-140-3515

Firing attachment, blank:

(19204) 12002981

EA

1005-00-556-4174

Brush, cleaning, small arms:

(bore) (19204) 5564174

EA

1005-00-690-3115

Brush, cleaning, small arms:

(chamber) (19204) 7790452

EA

1005-00-350-4100

Brush, cleaning, small arms:

(receiver) (19204) 8448466

EA

Bore
Brush

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section I. Introduction

Scope.
This appendix lists expandable su plies and materials you will need to operate and
maintain the MK43 M 8 D 0 Machine Gun.

c. Column (3) - National Stock Number. This is the National stock number
assigned to the item; use to request or requisition the item.
d. Column (4) - Description. Indicates the Federal item name and, if required, a
description to identify item. The last line for each item indicates the Contractor and
Government Entity Code (CAGEC) in parentheses followed by the part number.
e. Column (5) - Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the measure used in performing
the actual maintenance function. This measure is expressed by a two-character
alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea., in., pr.). If the unit of measure differs from the
unit of issue, requisition the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy your requirements.

Explanation of Columns.
a. Column (1) - Item Number (Item Number). This number is assigned to the entry in
the listing and is referenced in the narrative instructions to identify the material
(e.g., Use wiping rag, item 4, app D).
b. Column (2) - Level. This column identifies the lowest level of maintenance that
requires the listed item.

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(1)
Item
Number

(2)
Level

(3)
National Stock
Number

(4)
Description
CAGEC & Part Number

(5)
U/M

9150-01-102-1473

Cleaner, lubricant and

preservative (CLP) 1/2 oz.
bottle (81349) MIL-L-63460

OZ

9150-00-753-4686

Lubricating Oil (LSA)

QT

9150-00-292-9689

Lubricating Oil (LAW)

QT

7920-00-205-1711

RAG WIPING: (cotton) 50lb.

bdl. (81348) a-a-531

LB

1005-00-288-3565

Swab, small arms cleaning

(cotton) 2 1/2 in. sq. (1000
per pkg.) (19204) 5019316

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